Parson’s chameleon  (Calumma parsonii)

Species information

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Threats

The appealing appearance and behaviour of chameleons makes them popular pets, and as the largest chameleon species, Parson’s chameleon has certainly suffered population declines due to over-collection for international trade. The unique habitats of Madagascar are threatened by human activities, including urbanisation and land clearance for agriculture (4).

Conservation

Many conservation groups are working to prevent the collapse of Madagascan native fauna and flora, and the future of Parson’s chameleon depends on the outcome of this work. Trade in Parson’s chameleon is regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora through its listing on Appendix II (1).

View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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